Red Dead Redemption 2

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2670 out of 2902 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the combination in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU rather than the processor. The combo rank of 2670 reflects a system that can run the game, but only at lower resolutions and settings with playable frame rates. The gap between this combo and the top of the chart is substantial, as the data shows average frame rates ranging from 10 to 47 FPS depending on the configuration tested. For context, the CPU alone sits at the 79th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at just the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards. This massive disparity between component classes explains why the combo ranks so low overall — the processor has ample headroom, but the graphics solution becomes the limiting factor in nearly every scenario. The rank of 2670 out of 2902 means that roughly 232 tested combos perform worse, but the overwhelming majority of systems in the database deliver higher frame rates in this title. Red Dead Redemption 2, being a demanding open-world title from 2018, pushes graphics hardware hard, and this combo's placement reflects the GPU's modest capabilities rather than any CPU bottleneck.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, which is a wide frequency range that allows the GPU to scale up significantly under load. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM — the GPU draws from the same system memory pool as the CPU, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical factor in Red Dead Redemption 2, a game that benefits substantially from dedicated video memory. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 6.144 TFLOPS. These specifications are modest by modern discrete GPU standards, and the GPU's benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs — essentially at the bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, 1.4% slower). These comparisons show that the Arc B370 performs in the same range as graphics hardware from well over a decade ago. In Red Dead Redemption 2, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and limited compute resources directly cap frame rates. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 47 FPS, but this drops to 35 FPS at Medium, 29 FPS at High, and 21 FPS at Ultra — a clear demonstration of the GPU being overwhelmed as graphical demands increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor has a 65 W TDP, which is notably efficient for an 8-core part. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the processor. In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700X scores 13,184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,499 in single-core, with Geekbench scores of 10,779 multi-core and 2,016 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 27,578 places it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12600K (score 27,578, 0% difference), AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (score 27,535, 0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (score 27,636, 0.2% faster), and Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (score 27,507, 0.3% slower). These near-identical scores indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700X is a well-balanced mid-range processor. In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU has more than enough compute headroom for the game's demands. The measured FPS data shows that frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU workload — as resolution and settings increase, frame rates drop consistently, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this title, and the processor is never the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 16-thread 3DMark score of 6,858 and PassMark multi-thread score of 26,612, ensures that the game's AI, physics, and world simulation run without introducing frame pacing issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves 47 FPS on Low settings, 35 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40), 29 FPS on High, and 21 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 55% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p, showing that the GPU struggles as settings increase even at the lowest resolution. At 2560x1440, frame rates drop to 35 FPS on Low, 26 FPS on Medium (minimum 22, maximum 30), 22 FPS on High, and 16 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a 54% drop from Low to Ultra, a similar scaling pattern to 1080p. At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates fall further to 23 FPS on Low, 17 FPS on Medium (minimum 15, maximum 20), 14 FPS on High, and 10 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a 57% drop from Low to Ultra. Across all resolutions, the Medium settings preset provides the only configurable minimum and maximum FPS readings (30-40 at 1080p, 22-30 at 1440p, 15-20 at 4K), indicating that these measurements had sufficient sample data to capture frame time variance. The data shows that the combo only achieves playable frame rates (above 30 FPS) at 1080p Low (47 FPS) and 1080p Medium (35 FPS), with 1440p Low (35 FPS) also crossing this threshold. Everything else falls below 30 FPS, with 4K Ultra at 10 FPS being essentially unplayable. The frame rate progression from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows a steady degradation, with the combo losing 37 FPS (from 47 to 10) across the full range of settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Red Dead Redemption 2 at 60 FPS?

A: No. The highest measured average frame rate is 47 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. No configuration in the measured data reaches 60 FPS, and the closest is 1080p Low at 47 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in this game?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates across multiple settings. At 1080p, Low (47 FPS) and Medium (35 FPS) both exceed 30 FPS, while 1440p Low (35 FPS) is the only playable option at a higher resolution.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 79th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 5th percentile. Frame rates drop consistently as resolution and settings increase, indicating GPU-bound performance across all tested configurations.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 23 FPS on Low, 17 FPS on Medium (minimum 15, maximum 20), 14 FPS on High, and 10 FPS on Ultra. None of these are playable for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Ryzen 7 5800?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27,578, which is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800's score of 27,535. The two processors are effectively identical in synthetic performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configurations that achieve average frame rates above 30 FPS are 1920x1080 Low (47 FPS), 1920x1080 Medium (35 FPS), and 2560x1440 Low (35 FPS). For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, the 1080p Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 47 FPS — a 34% improvement over the next playable option. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40, which provides a more visually detailed experience while staying at the edge of playability. At 1440p, Low settings achieve 35 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium frame rate, which means players can choose between higher resolution or higher settings at the same performance level. The High preset at 1080p drops to 29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playability, and the Ultra preset at any resolution falls to 21 FPS or lower. For the best balance of visual quality and playability, the data suggests using 1080p Medium as the optimal preset, offering a 30-40 FPS range that keeps frame rates above the playability floor while providing moderate graphical fidelity. Players who prefer smoother motion should select 1080p Low, which delivers the highest average frame rate of any configuration. The 1440p Low option is viable for those with higher-resolution displays who accept lower graphical quality, but the 1080p options provide more consistent performance across the board.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate impact of resolution scaling is pronounced with this combo, revealing a system that is heavily GPU-limited. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the same settings reduces frame rates by 25-26% across all presets: Low drops from 47 to 35 FPS (26% loss), Medium from 35 to 26 FPS (26% loss), High from 29 to 22 FPS (24% loss), and Ultra from 21 to 16 FPS (24% loss). The consistent percentage drop across settings indicates that the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities are being taxed uniformly by the increased pixel count. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows a more significant impact: Low drops from 35 to 23 FPS (34% loss), Medium from 26 to 17 FPS (35% loss), High from 22 to 14 FPS (36% loss), and Ultra from 16 to 10 FPS (38% loss). The increasing percentage loss at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations become more pronounced at 4K, where the system-shared memory configuration struggles to keep up with the demands of ultra-high-resolution textures and geometry. Overall, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops from 47 to 10 FPS, a 79% reduction. This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU with limited compute resources and no dedicated video memory. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not affected by resolution changes and maintains consistent performance across all configurations. The data indicates that the GPU is the sole bottleneck, and players seeking higher resolutions would need a significantly more powerful graphics solution to achieve playable frame rates beyond 1440p.